platos
/platos/from spelling rules
In Spanish, the word for dishes is platos.
The term refers to the act of dishwashing. When you want to say you are going to 'do the dishes', you should use the verb lavar (to wash) rather than hacer (to do). The common phrase is lavar los platos.
Meaning: dishwashing (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word platos literally means plates.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people often use the term platillos to refer to dishes.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is el plato.
How do you pronounce it?
/platos/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use the verb hacer to mean 'to do the dishes'. Instead, use lavar los platos to say you are washing them.
Did you know?
- While plato means 'plate', it is also used to describe a 'course' of a meal, such as el primer plato for the first course.
- A plato combinado is a popular style of meal in Spain consisting of several different foods served on one single large plate.
- In some regions, the word trastes is used colloquially to refer to all the dishes and kitchen utensils that need washing. You might hear someone complain about having a pile of trastes.
Examples in context
- Tom secó los platos.Tom dried the dishes.This sentence shows how to use platos when describing drying them.Tatoeba #2033167 by Shishir, translation #1094221 by CK
- Yo lavaré los platos.I'll do the dishes.This sentence demonstrates the use of the verb lavar for doing the dishes.Tatoeba #3983703 by senryakun, translation #3250936 by Hybrid
- Yanni lavó los platos.Yanni did the dishes.This sentence provides another example of using platos in the context of washing them.Tatoeba #10024844 by manufrutos, translation #10023790 by Amastan
- En este restaurante sirven platos exquisitos.In this restaurant, they serve exquisite dishes.
- Estos recipientes de cocina son ideales para servir platos calientes.These cooking containers are ideal for serving hot dishes.
- ¿Cuál es tu comida favorita?What is your favorite dish/meal?
- ¡Los platos de comida que preparas siempre son deliciosos!The food dishes you prepare are always delicious!
- 116 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is cleaning up after dinner in their kitchen.
- SofíaJavier, ¿me ayudas con los platos?Javier, will you help me with the dishes?
- JavierSí, yo lavaré los platos ahora.Yes, I will wash the dishes now.
- SofíaGracias, yo secaré los platos.Thanks, I will dry the dishes.
- JavierPerfecto, terminaremos pronto.Perfect, we will finish soon.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
